Best Charles C W Cooke Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 92: Sedition! — with Marcus Gadson 55:44

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On episode 92, Charles talks to Marcus Gadson about his book, Sedition: How America's Constitutional Order Emerged from Violent Crisis. Among the topics they discuss are: What is a constitution? What is a constitutional crisis? What are some good examples of constitutional crises throughout American history? Who gets to decide when it's time for a …

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John Yoo & Charles C. W. Cooke: Who Decides When America Goes to War? 35:44

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints concerning when the President needs the approval of Congress to engage in military action. First on the show is John Yoo, the Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley, Senior Research Fellow at the Civitas Ins…

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Episode 794: Trump’s EU Trade Deal 1:00:35

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Andrew, and Noah discuss Trump’s negotiations with the EU, accusations that Israel is inhibiting aid to Gaza, and much more. Editors' Picks: Rich: Jeff’s newsletter "South Park Illustrates the Real Economics of Television Comedy" Charlie: Mike Watson’s magazine piece “Preparing for a Long War” Andrew: Arthur Her…

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J.D. Tuccille & Mark Krikorian: How Should the U.S. Enforce Illegal Immigration Laws? 33:16

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about the Trump administrations’ handling of immigration enforcement. First on the show is J.D. Tuccille, a former managing editor of Reason.com and current contributing editor. Later, we hear from Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Cent…

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Weaving Together European Conservatism(s) 1:00:01

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At 750 episodes, the Ricochet Podcast is ready to accept the responsibilities that come with joining the ranks of august institutions and fellow pillars of Western Civilization. To that end, our princely hosts, James, Charles, and Steven, convene with Ellen Fantini of The European Conservative for a digital roundtable on her magazine's unique effor…

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Episode 793: Trump's AI Revolution 1:07:47

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On today’s edition of The Editors, Jack Butler guest-hosts for the absent Rich Lowry, and is joined by Charlie, Jim, and Michael to discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s announcements about Obama, news out of Ukraine, and Trump’s remarks on AI. Editors’ Picks: Jack: Tributes to Ed Fuelner; Moria Gleason and Benjamin Rothove's output Charlie: James Kirchick’s mag…

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399: The Life & Crimes of Robert Spears w/ Jerry Jamison 1:51:48

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"Doctor" Robert Spears was arguably one of the greatest con artists of the twentieth century, and very likely a mass murderer. In thirty nine years of grift, he had 25 aliases, 28 arrests in 20 cities, and was imprisoned close to a dozen times. He performed, without any medical degree, abortions on countless women, and in 1959 tricked his best frie…

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Episode 792: Time's Up for 'The Late Show' 1:12:29

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Today on The Editors, Noah guest-hosts for Rich and is joined by Charlie, Phil, and Dominic. They discuss CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show,’ Hunter Biden’s recent media appearances, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Noah: John Puir's post “House Republicans Still Have Some Reaganism Left in Them” Charlie: Jeff’s Carnival of Fo…

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Murder on Sesame Street 1:02:22

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Hardly a week passes without an event happening that compels one to wonder what it means for the contemporary right. It just so happens that this week, Matt Continetti, author of the indispensable book about the right, is able to join us to discuss the latest intraparty quarrels over Jeffrey Epstein, the One Big Beautiful Bill, foreign wars, and th…

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Episode 791: Epistolary Intrigues 1:14:24

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Jack discuss the continually evolving Epstein story, which now seems to include a new Trump angle; the defunding of NPR; and Britain’s push to lower the voting age. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Audrey’s piece “Exclusive: Trump Admin to Cut Off Federal Funding to Hospitals That Provide Gender-Transition Ser…

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398: John Wilkes Booth & the Last Year of the Civil War w/ Scott Ellsworth 1:01:54

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My guest this week is Scott Ellsworth, author of Midnight on the Potomac: The Last Year of the Civil War, the Lincoln Assassination, and the Rebirth of America. He talks about President Lincoln's turbulent last year in office, the Confederate secret service's attempts to create chaos in the north, and John Wilkes Booth's ties to the Confederacy's s…

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Episode 790: An Epstein Coverup? 1:11:40

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Jim, MBD, and Audrey discuss the various responses from the right on the Epstein case, Trump’s newfound enthusiasm for sending weapons to Ukraine, and Joe Biden’s disturbing use of the autopen. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Phillip Magness's piece "The 1619 Project Has Failed. Why Do Academics Still Take It Seriously?" Jim: Rich…

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Episode 789: Is This 'Peak Trump'? 1:12:55

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Today on The Editors, Jack Butler stands in for Rich, and he, along with Charlie, Audrey, and Phil discuss Elon Musk's third party, divisions within the Pentagon over Ukraine, how long Trump's political success can last, and much more. Light items: Charlie: Wimbledon Audrey: Rewatched Les Mis Phil: Exciting license-plate sighting Jack: Birthday she…

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A Super Summer Podcast 55:20

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James, Steve, and Charles reconvene after an Independence Day break to catch up over some thoughts on the One Big, Beautiful Bill, Ketanji Brown Jackson's professional disorientation, and the latest dead end on getting to the truth about the twisted villain Jeffrey Epstein. The trio also discusses the newest superhero would-be-blockbuster that's be…

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Henry Olsen & Alex Muresianu: Should University Endowments Be Taxed? 27:19

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On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about taxing endowments of American colleges and universities. First on the show is Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and host of the Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen podcast. Later, we hear from Alex Muresianu,…

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397: The Hazel Drew Murder Revisited w/ Jerry C. Drake 1:29:57

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In July of 1908 the body of twenty-year-old Hazel Drew was found floating in a mill pond in Upstate New York. Her death captured headlines across the nation and around the world, but after a whirlwind investigation lasting less than thirty days (despite a myriad of suspects), the District Attorney abruptly closed the case. Joining me is Jerry Drake…

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Episode 788: Gaming the System 1:04:09

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Today on The Editors, Noah stands in for Rich, and he, along with Charlie, Jim, and Dominic discuss the terrible media responses to the tragic Texas flooding, Zohran Mamdani’s controversial college application, and much more. Editor’s Picks: Noah: Today’s editorial "The Milei ‘Miracle’ Is a Vindication of Free Markets" Charlie: Dan’s feisty post "D…

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Less Sex, More Text: Law Talk's 2025 Supreme Court Recap 1:10:37

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Richard Epstein, John Yoo, and Charles C.W. Cooke unpack one of the most consequential Supreme Court terms in recent memory. From nationwide injunctions and the scope of presidential power, to parental rights, transgender medicine, and age verification laws, the trio dives deep into the constitutional, structural, and political implications of the …

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Episode 787: A Pre-Fourth Celebration 1:22:25

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Michael, and Dominic discuss the surprising news out of U-Penn and the Trump-Paramount settlement. More importantly, however, they discuss America and her wonders and delights on this pre-July 4 episode.By Rich Lowry, Charles C. W. Cooke, Michael Brendan Dougherty, Dominic Pino

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MoNo Encore: The 1912 Murder of Ella Barham w/ Nita Gould 1:26:39

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(Original pub date: 6/16/21) In November of 1912, a young woman named Ella Barham journeyed home, on her horse, to her family farm in Boone County, Arkansas, but never arrived. After her body was discovered, murdered and dismembered, suspicions quickly centered on a neighbor, Odus Davidson, who was rumored to have been in love with Ella, a love nev…

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Episode 91: America, Hell Yeah — with Luther Ray Abel 53:40

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Ahead of July 4, Charles and Luther share some of their favorite things about America. The dial-up tone in the introduction was recorded by lintphishx and is used under a CC 3.0 License.By Charles C. W. Cooke, Luther Ray Abel

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Episode 786: Crocodile Tears over ’Alligator Alcatraz’ 1:11:50

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Today on The Editors, Rich, Charlie, Jim, and Noah discuss more Mamdani promises, a proposed undocumented migrant center in Florida, and much more. Editors’ Picks: Rich: Luther Abel on Cracker Barrel Charlie: Also Mark’s piece Jim: Jeff Blehar’s piece Noah: Mark’s piece Light Items: Rich: F1 movie Charlie: Bike lesson ending Jim: Hilton Head sharks…

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396: The 1951 Murder of Clarence Pellett w/ Clem Pellett 1:22:22

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Clem Pellett grew up knowing very little about his grandfather, Clarence Pellett, who was murdered along Montana's iconic Hi-Line in April of 1951. Pellett's father had cut ties with the family, and Pellett didn't even know his grandfather's first name until he started investigating the case as an adult. Through extensive research over many years, …

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Decision Day Smackdowns 59:48

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Even bunker-busters dropped on a major enemy can't top the news cycle for a whole week these days, but James, Charlie and Steve get to that along with today's Supreme Court decision drop. They're joined by Manhattan Institute president Reihan Salam to discuss New York City voters' decision to let Zorhan Mamdani turn America's largest city into a hi…

Charles C W Cooke Podcasts

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The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast

National Review

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The Editors

National Review

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The Ricochet Podcast

Ricochet

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Law Talk With Epstein, Yoo & Cooke

The Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin

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Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

Blue Ewe Media

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Future of Freedom

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Mad Dogs and Englishmen

National Review

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Episode 92: Sedition! — with Marcus Gadson 55:44

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John Yoo & Charles C. W. Cooke: Who Decides When America Goes to War? 35:44

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Episode 794: Trump’s EU Trade Deal 1:00:35

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J.D. Tuccille & Mark Krikorian: How Should the U.S. Enforce Illegal Immigration Laws? 33:16

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Weaving Together European Conservatism(s) 1:00:01

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Episode 793: Trump's AI Revolution 1:07:47

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399: The Life & Crimes of Robert Spears w/ Jerry Jamison 1:51:48

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Episode 792: Time's Up for 'The Late Show' 1:12:29

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Murder on Sesame Street 1:02:22

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Episode 791: Epistolary Intrigues 1:14:24

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398: John Wilkes Booth & the Last Year of the Civil War w/ Scott Ellsworth 1:01:54

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Episode 790: An Epstein Coverup? 1:11:40

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Episode 789: Is This 'Peak Trump'? 1:12:55

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A Super Summer Podcast 55:20

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Henry Olsen & Alex Muresianu: Should University Endowments Be Taxed? 27:19

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397: The Hazel Drew Murder Revisited w/ Jerry C. Drake 1:29:57

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Episode 788: Gaming the System 1:04:09

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Less Sex, More Text: Law Talk's 2025 Supreme Court Recap 1:10:37

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Episode 787: A Pre-Fourth Celebration 1:22:25

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MoNo Encore: The 1912 Murder of Ella Barham w/ Nita Gould 1:26:39

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Episode 91: America, Hell Yeah — with Luther Ray Abel 53:40

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Episode 786: Crocodile Tears over ’Alligator Alcatraz’ 1:11:50

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396: The 1951 Murder of Clarence Pellett w/ Clem Pellett 1:22:22

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Decision Day Smackdowns 59:48